Žitarka is located in the City of Sveta Nedjelja, in Zagreb County at an elevation of 132 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 4.53 km² (1.75 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 240 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (93%), but also Serbs (4%). Nearby places: Kerestinec, Kalinovica, Mala Gorica, Jagnjić Dol, Stupnički Obrež, Rakov Potok, Brezje, Srebrnjak, Rakitje and Novaki.